"NAH" 2007 Obituary

NAHANNI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-10-30 published
POKRUPA,
EstherC. (née
MANTS,) R.N., B.A.
Passed away peacefully October 22, 2007 in her 90th year. After
57 years of happy marriage, she is survived by her husband, Peter
and her sons Ronald (married to Karen M.
SMITH) and Paul (companion
to Elaine,) two granddaughters, Tamara
POKRUPA and Celina
NAHANNI
(both at Queen's University) and grand_son Taj
NAHANNI, his wife
Adrienne and three great-grandchildren; Tristan, Russell and
Sierra of Montreal. Her brother Jim
MANTS of Winnipeg and sister
Norah MULLAN of Minneapolis also survive her. Born in Saskatchewan,
Esther graduated as a registered nurse. During World War 2 she
joined the Canadian Army and tended casualties at the Canadian
Military Hospital in Basingstoke. After the war she was one of
very few women to study at the Canadian Khaki University in Watford,
United Kingdom. She transferred to the University of Saskatchewan
where she completed her B.A. and met her future husband. According
to her wishes she was cremated. There will be a memorial gathering
at the University Club at Queen's, 168 Stuart Street, Kingston,
Ontario, Friday November 30 from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers
contributions can be made to the "Pokrupa-Smith Medical Student
Bursary" and endowment fund at Queen's University, Kingston,
Ontario K7L 3N6. Thanks are given to the staff of Kingston General
Hospital, Saint Mary's of the Lake Hospital and Helen Henderson
Nursing Home who cared for here in her declining months.
www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com

NAHERNE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-08-10 published
METZGER,
ThomasRobert "
Bob"
After a courageous battle fought with dignity, Bob passed away
peacefully at home on August 8, 2007. He leaves his wife Marg
(HUGHES) and his beloved sons, Peter and Daniel. Predeceased
by his parents Alvin John and Beth
METZGER of Hanover. He is
survived by brothers, Allan (Karen) of Guelph and John of Hanover.
Bob will be missed by his many cousins and three special Aunts
- Margaret
KLINCK of Chilliwack, Alice (Claus)
ANDRESS of Nanaimo
and Claire
HOTSON of Kelowna. He was a favourite brother-in-law
to Ann and Greg
NAHERNE,
Mary and Bob
MOORE and Janet and Jim
MacKEY and a caring uncle to several nieces and nephews. Bob
inspired those around him during the last 19 months with his
determination, always maintaining his sense of humour and positive
attitude. Fishing at the pond in Hanover, the cottage at Baysville,
Saturday morning hockey games, collecting rare coins and working
with his colleagues and clients at Fahr and Hall Chartered Accountants
were all passions enjoyed by Bob. A service to celebrate Bob's
life will be held at 11: 00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14th at Rosedale
United Church, 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto. Reception to follow
at the church. Bob believed every child should have the opportunity
to experience camp and thus, if desired, donations can be given
in his name, in lieu of flowers, to Camp Oochigeas, a camp for
children with cancer, 60 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 201, Toronto,
Ontario, M4T 1N5 (416-961-2267).

NAHIRNEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2007-07-24 published
KISBY,
Russ, B.A.P.E., M.Ed., LL.D. (Hon.)
Former President, ParticipACTION With sadness, the family
announces that Russ died peacefully at home on Friday, July 20,
2007. son of Fred and Mabyn
KISBY of Saskatoon, he was predeceased
by his parents and sister Lee (Peter)
NAHIRNEY.
Russ is survived
by his wife of 42 years, Merle, son Tait (Jessica)
KISBY, daughter
Marlis (Francis)
ROWE and grandchildren Wesley and Molly
ROWE.
Russ was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan in 1940 and raised in
Saskatoon. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan's
College of Physical Education in 1963 and later earned a master's
degree in community leadership and development in the United
States. His professional career began at the Montreal and National
Young Men's Christian Association before joining the newly launched
ParticipACTION in 1972. He became President in 1978, and
remained in that position until retirement in 2001. With the
re-launch of ParticipACTION in 2006, he continued to contribute
to this unique Canadian movement as an advisor. Russ was admired
nationally and internationally for his professional contributions
as a leader in health promotion, physical fitness and social
marketing. He received numerous awards, including the R. Tait
McKenzie Honour Award; Government of Canada 125 medal; University
of Saskatchewan Honorary Doctor of Laws degree; World Sport For
All Award and Sport For All Pioneer Award. He was named as one
of the 100 most influential graduates from the University of
Saskatchewan and the Russ
KISBYPhysicalActivity and Health
Promotion Laboratory was recently opened at the UofS College
of Kinesiology. Those who knew Russ will appreciate that he never
lost his love of life or his infectious sense of humour throughout
his lengthy illness. A celebration of his life will be held at
Christ Church (United), 1700 Mazo Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario,
on Friday, July 27 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made payable to the University of Saskatchewan, citing the
Kinesiology Aboriginal Student Award established by Russ and
Merle (University Advancement, Rm 223 Kirk Hall, 117 Science
Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5C8 or www.usask.ca/advancement).
It is requested that all donations be followed by a brisk fitness
walk.

NAHWEGAHBOW o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2007-06-13 published in memoriam
NAHWEGAHBOW
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Arthur who passed away June 12, 1998.
Always in our thoughts
Forever in our hearts
Ever remembered by wife Mary and family.